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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 708.06 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 708.06 and 347.22 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 708.06 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/708.06 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 708.06 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 245,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,852.59/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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